What does music mean to you?

At the Royal College of Music, it means everything. Find out more about studying at the Global No. 1 at the Global No. 1 for Music and Performing Arts (QS World University Rankings 2022 - 2025) and why students from all over the world choose the RCM for an inspirational learning experience.

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Spring Upbeat out now!

On the theme of ‘Stage & Screen’, this edition features interviews with three Royal College of Music alumni: countertenor Hugh Cutting, screen composer Alexandra Harwood, and pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, star of Sky Arts show Mozart: Genius for Hire.

Cyrill also visits the RCM Library to view our treasured Mozart manuscript in a new Upbeat video, plus inspiring updates from RCM students, alumni and staff.

Discover all the latest RCM news

'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'

Emma Purslow, Bachelor of Music

'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'

Higher Education Funding Council for England

'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The RCM’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’

Daniel Xia, Bachelor of Music

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News

Royal College of Music composers inspired by lark song in special project with the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society

Five Royal College of Music (RCM) composers have taken inspiration from one of the world’s most popular pieces of classical music, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, to create new works featuring pre-recorded lark song.

The Royal College of Music Museum joins the Bloomberg Connects app

Discover expertly curated stories and guided descriptions exploring more than 500 years of music-making from the Royal College of Music Museum with Bloomberg Connects.

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What to expect from our Open Day!

From performances, faculty introductions and informative sessions, watch our video to find out what to expect. Register above to join us at this year's Open Day.